PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Educator, Child Day Care, is a dedicated professional entrusted with the care and education of young children during their formative years. This position is situated within a Child Day Care Facility and will deliver the daily program including supervising children and mentoring the Early Childhood Assistant positions.

SCOPE

The Commission scolaire francophone des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (CSFTNO) is the governing education body for French first-language schools as legislated under the Education Act. The CSFTNO provides schooling for approximately 245 students in two schools. CSFTNO employs approximately 45 administrators, teachers and support staff and has an annual budget of over $5M. In addition, CSFTNO is the governing education body for the Child Day Care Facility providing Early Childhood Care services for children aged 0 to 4 years and Out-of-school Child Care services to 5 to 11-year-old children as legislated under the Child Day Care Act, the Early Learning and Child Care Standards Regulations and the Early Learning and Child Care Funding Regulations.

The Educator will be located at the Child Day Care Facility in Yellowknife and will report to the Supervisor, Child Day Care (Supervisor).

The Educator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the child day care facility by:

• Assisting in the development of the daily program
• Delivering the daily program
• Coaching and encouraging Early Childhood Assistants
• Supervising children
• Following policies and procedures established by the CSFTNO

It is expected that the incumbent will pursue ongoing professional development through appropriate courses, seminars or workshops.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in the development and ensure the delivery of a daily program that meets the goals and objectives of the CSFTNO, and the daily program requirements in the Child Day Care Standards Regulations.
   • Plan for and implement activities to meet the cultural, physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program.
   • Assist in developing weekly and monthly schedules of the daily program that ensures variety.
   • Keep parents informed of program activities and their child’s progress.
   • Provide time for nutritious snacks and lunches.
   • Provide time for adequate rest, nap or quiet time.
   • Assist children with personal tasks – e.g. diapering, dressing for outdoor play, hand washing.
   • Advise the Supervisor of equipment and maintenance needs.
   • Ensure that equipment, materials and your work area are clean, and safe always.

1. Supervise the children attending the facility.
   • Ensure that children are always supervised.
   • Notify supervisor of any staff: child ratio issues.

1. Establish routines and procedures consistent with the CSFTNO’s policies.
   • Identify and teach positive behaviours expected of children.
   • Adjust expectations to match the development levels of the children.
   • Establish and teach clear routines – e.g. for snacks, outdoor play, rest periods, etc.
   • Correct children using positive discipline.

1. Communicate regularly with parents and encourage their participation.
   • Keep parents informed of their child’s progress and participation in the daily program.
   • Identify opportunities for the parents to be involved in the daily program and encourage them to do so.

1. Complete administrative tasks of the facility.
   • Maintain current, accurate and confidential files for all children under your care.
   • Keep accurate attendance records for all children under your care.
   • Complete required forms accurately and share them with your supervisor as directed – e.g. Serious Incident Report, Administration of Medicine, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands : Educators are constantly moving throughout their day with varying physical demands including bending, stooping, and squatting to lift and carry children as well as sitting on the floor or in child-sized furniture.

Environmental Conditions : Educators are constantly in the presence of very young children and may be exposed to cleaning products or solutions containing chemicals and to blood and other bodily fluids.

Sensory Demands : Educators are constantly alert to each child in their group and high levels of concentration and judgment are required whilst attending and interacting with children or infants. Multiple senses are used to determine the spectrum of wellness and safety risks.

Mental Demands : No unusual demands.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge fundamentals of child development.
• Ability to provide general care of children and ensure safe and appropriate environment and activities for children.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures established by the CSFTNO.
• Ability to acquire a respectful understanding of the northern cultural environment.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with families, children and colleagues.
• Ability to act and correct and/or report obvious workplace health and safety concerns.
• Ability to complete work according to standards and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to ensure professional and courteous service.
• Problem-solving / decision-making / conflict management and resolution skills.
• Verbal and listening skills and the ability to ask questions to clarify what is expressed.
• Dependable and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to reflect on difficulties and work through situations with positive outlook.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and protection of privacy.
• Organization and time management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to ensure respectful, open, honest, and professional working interactions.
• Ability to model patience, compassion and calm engagement behaviors.
• Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

The completion of High School and one (1) year of child care experience.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• The completion of the NWT Essentials training is mandatory within 6 months of hire.
• Current First Aid and infant/child CPR certifications
• Up-to-date immunizations
• Tuberculosis screening

Position Security : ☒ Highly sensitive position – requires verification of identity and a criminal records check

French language : ☒ French required (must identify required level below)